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The Merc With A Mouth is back, but did the sequel keep up with expectations? The answer could go either way. If you have knowledge of the other comic book movies out there, or are just a comic fan, then yes yes yes… this was as good if not better than the first. For those who might not be up to speed on all the spandex wearing superhero films, some of the jokes may go over your head… but it would still be a fun and enjoyable movie to see.

There are a few spoilers I’ll mention, so if you just want the rating, then scroll down to the bottom, otherwise… be warned.

Loaded with shocking moments, and cameos by actors and other comic book characters, Deadpool 2 literally had me laughing so hard I was in tears. This time though, it isn’t just Wade Wilson who is the highlight of the film. Cable, Domino, and Colossus equally dominate with their own unique personalities. This works well with Deadpool, and I especially can’t wait for this to come out for home release.

I know a lot of people complained about Juggernaut’s CGI effects, but I barely noticed because I was thrilled to see him portrayed properly, and it’s still way better than some of the other CG I’ve seen in recent films. I do have one complaint however, and this is the common themed problem throughout all of the X-Men films. The continuity.

When does this take place and in which time line? For example… Deadpool’s music box in the beginning directly references the Logan movie. Is this just him breaking the 4th wall (which was done expertly a dozen times or so)? The answer is no… it’s not after Logan, but before. How do I know? Because all of the X-Men are still alive, and it’s very evident that they are. Then we just assume that it is running along side a modern day theme, but then again, the X-Men aren’t portrayed by their older actors, but by the younger ones. hmmm. Oh, and then the time travel thing during the credits adds to the confusion because in the current timeline X-Men origins Wolverine never happens. So, that being the case, does time travel let them go to different pasts?

The continuity thing can be forgiven and overlooked. It doesn’t bother me that much because of Wade and his 4th wall breaching. It sort of makes things better in some ways. The other issue is that they killed of Black Tom Cassidy before he even got to be a threat. That was a huge disappointment for me. Other than that I’ve no complaints.

From here I guess they’d do an X-Force movie over a Deadpool 3 because it would just make more sense. The name “Essex” has been in 3 movies so far, so having the X-Force up against a villain like Mister Sinister would probably end up being the best film in this universe yet.

Deadpool 2 gets 4 out of 5 sCrypt ratings from me. I loved it and will definitely own it at some point. What were your thoughts? Comment below and let’s discuss.

Once Upon a Time there was a show that caught a lot of attention from episode 1. It was hugely successful with its take on fairy tales and other books of legend by incorporating those characters in the real world. Flash backs to their lives in the enchanted forest captivated young and old. It was strong for 4 seasons but hit a lull in story telling that became repetitive.

Season 7 returned to its roots by hitting a reboot by aging some of the characters, and bringing in different versions of ones that already existed. It was confusing to say the least, but for the long time fan, it was a breath of fresh air.

The format was roughly similar, but with a little tweaking made it less predictable and with new likeable characters. The main complaint I have about this final season is that it didn’t utilize non-fairy tale characters as they had done in the past. Centering mostly around Rapunzel, Mother Gothel, Cinderella, and Princess Tiana, the show could have used something else.

That being said, as far as series finales go, Once Upon A Time ended in one of the best ways. There was closure to everything. There were flashbacks to many characters stories that I’d forgotten, and there was even a little hint that maybe… just maybe… there might be a reunion miniseries or made for TV movie at some point.

Season 7 stood out as a little above average, but that’s far from bad. I give it 3 out of 5 sCrypt ratings. What did you think of the show’s farewell season? Comment below.

Francis Murphy wakes from a night’s sleep to discover a horror. His blood stained hands reveal his darkest fears. With each passing minute the submerged half of his personality comes one step closer to total control. Realizing he has only days to find a cure, he must search throughout history to discover the origins of his curse. From the beginning of humanity to modern times, the mark of Cain has influenced many. What is that mark? How far will one man go in order to piece together clues to the puzzle? At what lengths will he go to save himself, and at what cost? From the award winning author of BLOOD, THE SECOND HELPING and A COURSE FOR HUMANITY comes THE THIRST OF CAIN. This heart pounding adventure unlocks the secrets of Stonehenge and more.

MacGyver was one of my favorite childhood shows. After being pleasantly surprised by season 1 of the reboot, I kept with it and watched season 2. So how does it hold up?

Let me say this…. there are very few shows that I can watch any more with my kids. There’s either too much sexual content, language or graphic violence to subject them to at their current ages. But that’s the kind of stuff I also enjoy seeing in moderation. When MacGyver came along I wanted them to watch it as I had when I was younger. The original doesn’t hold up as much, so this modern take makes it fresh and new. Happily, it is written in a way where all ages can appreciate and enjoy it.

From its non-stop funny moments, thrilling story telling, interesting dilemnas, and character interactions, this show really has become a favorite again. Season 2 of MacGyver brings more of the same, but throws in a few guest appearances of actors from the original (Jack Dalton and Murdoch original actors cameoed).

This season put a lot on the line, and had a great build up to a point where I thought I could predict where it would lead. I’m glad in a way that I didn’t but was also half way disappointed. When MacGyver finds his father (I’ll stay away from spoilers on that) I was expecting Mac Sr. to be played by actor Richard Dean Anderson (the original show’s MacGyver). When he wasn’t there as that character I was sadly let down, but I can see why they didn’t get him for the role. Mac’s dad probably has a more significant role from here on out, so getting Anderson to do the spot was probably too hard with his schedule. Still, I hope he pops in for an episode as some other character.

All in all season 2 was a blast. It was highly enjoyable for myself and my two kids, and with that cliffhanger of an ending I really can’t wait until it’s back in the Fall. I give it 4.5 out of 5 sCrypt ratings. What did you think of season 2? Comment below and let’s discuss.

This show has come a long way since it’s freshman year. Characters that were once annoying and served little purpose have become favorites. Season 5 cements this show firmly in the Marvel cinematic universe in my opinion.

Where it faults is only in things I feel they could have done. That isn’t to say that the story was bad at all. In fact, the Graviton twist with Talbot, and use of Absorbing man was unexpected and movie villain worthy. So where is my complaint?

It’s not really a complaint but instead a missed opportunity. As a comic book fan, I loved the idea of the 2099 comics. For those who may not know, this was a line of stories that took place in the year 2099 (which later we find out doesn’t necessarily mean it is our 2099 A.D.) I won’t go into that, but what I can say is that the whole premise to the first half of this season took place in an alternate future. I wish they’d have tied it into the comics with those specific stories, instead of what we got.

That being said… What we did get was highly entertaining on a Star Trek level. The show didn’t feel like the SHIELD of old, but kept true to its nature. When they finally returned to present day, it was like they hit the reset button.

With plenty of twists and turns, references to what has happened in the movies (including Infinity War) and all out shocking moments (no one is safe in this show), I feel that this was the best season of the show.

I look forward to season 6, and rate season 5 with 3.5 out of 5 sCrypt ratings. What did you think? Where do you think they can go from here? Comment below and let’s discuss.

I’m a little late with the review for this because I really didn’t want to say much after seeing it. This will be a short overlook, as I feel that people need to see this with as little spoilers as possible.

Was it worth it? Yes yes and yes. The film was outstanding in so many ways, BUT I wonder if someone who isn’t familiar with the other Marvel movies will be somewhat lost. There’s so many characters that its hard to keep track, but the Russos did a great job of not making it feel crowded.

The narrative played out quite well and unexpected with plenty of surprises and shocking moments. Thanos IS THE BEST MARVEL Villain yet. I literally have no complaints about the film, except that I have to wait for the next movie to see what happens.

Here’s where we get into little SPOILERS with my speculation:

– Is Red Skull the movie version of Death now or after the Soul Stone was grabbed did he revert to his former human status? I’d like to think the latter would be better, but it isn’t necessary. At least we got closure to that.

– The stones are at least drained of power, which makes me think that the snap will be reversed. The Russos did claim that the deaths will stay, so that means goodbye to Loki and Heimdall. Notice how I didn’t say any others. Here’s why. The snap only erased people from existence. It didn’t technically kill them. Gamora was sacrificed to retrieve the soul stone, so if it’s anything like the comics she wasn’t killed but instead trapped within it. And Vision, well he was a grayed out husk at the end, but Shuri probably retrieved enough to have a less emotional version of him live on without so much color. Maybe she will even use what’s left to build Jocasta or something. Either way, Vision as we know him is gone, but there is room for an offspring of sorts.

I give the movie 5 out of 5 sCrypt ratings. It made me laugh, get choked up and had me on the edge of my seat for the non stop thrill ride. What did you think of Infinity War? What do you think will happen next?

I talk about characters, my upcoming novel THE THIRST OF CAIN, and my journey so far as an author in a new interview with Smita Singh. Bookaholicanonymous has lots of great interviews and articles so be sure to check out their other posts. Here’s the link to my interview: http://bookaholicanonymous.com/author-interview?id=40